Singer 212 / 112 Double Needle >> converting into split needle

[R41T3]

Hello Constabulary, sorry to bother you.

Il thinking in buying a singer 212g141in order to work with leather and I'm asking myself what kind of projects can I do with and what needles do you use for leather working in this machine. 

My idea is to do wallets, bags and a little of upholstery for my bike and car.

Do you think is a good machine? Do you regret about buying it?

Thanks for your time

[Constabulary]

First thing you have to ask your self is if you really need a double needle machine for your projects. When you know you will barely sew double seams better buy a single needle machine. I´m barely using my 212 cause most of my work does not require a double seam. I just have this machine cause it was fairly cheap back then so I just keep it. I just have the head not the whole setup (swapping the sewing machine heads in the table). I`m mainly sewing canvas and similar. I do not recall what the original needle system was for the 212 but mine is setup for 135x17 or 13x16 for leather (same needle just different needle tips).

[R41T3]

Thanks for your answer.

One more question, does it means that there's no way to sew with only one needle in that machine?

Or if I do, there wont be a way to make the curves on the sew?

Double needle will not be mandatory for me, but will be good to have forme those case where is needed.

[R41T3]

Ok, two more questions ahahaha

I have the opportunity of buying a Mitsubishi DY-430 or a Durkopp 212.

I don't know in terms of parts and durability of the machine. 

Do you have an idea?

[Constabulary]

You can sew with 1 needle on a double needle machine but that can only be a compromise cause you are limited to 1 single foot that matches the needle space (different needle spaces require complete new gauge sets for each needle space). You can modify a 2nd foot but that still is a compromise and IMO not ideal if you want to use this machine for a longer time.

 

[R41T3]

Perfect. So definitely I will not buy this machine. Thanks a lot. 

I have the opportunity of buying a Mitsubishi DY-430 or a Durkopp 212.

I don't know in terms of parts and durability of the machine. 

Do you have an idea?